Jose Maria "Joe" Rodriguez (Tulia)

Jose Maria “Joe” Rodriguez, 75, of Tulia passed away in his home surrounded by his children and grandchildren on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 10, 204 at 11:00 AM in the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit with Monsignor Arturo Meza officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

A vigil service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Kornerstone Directors Chapel with Father Hector J. Madrigal officiating. 

A rosary will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the funeral home. 

Jose Rodriguez, a devoted son, husband, father and Popo, was born on April 21, 1949, in Castroville, Texas to Abdon and Nicolasa (Espino) Rodriguez. At a tender age of 10, Jose courageously sacrificed his schooling to work and provide for his family by shining shoes in Castroville. As a teenager, he and his brothers toiled as migrant workers in the fields, gathering cotton. Jose later settled in Bridgeport, Texas, where he honed his construction skills, eventually owning and operating Triple J Construction in Tulia.
 
On December 23, 1967, Jose exchanged vows with Felipa in the Saint Williams Church, solidifying a partnership filled with love and dedication. Throughout his life, Jose actively participated in his community, being an avid member of softball teams named "Los Diablos" and "Los Padres." He was particularly passionate about organizing events and spearheading the church's annual Jamaica festivities for over two decades. A devout member of the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit, Jose played an integral role within the Rocha and Rodriguez families, wholeheartedly embracing his role as the family's cornerstone. Known for his humor and light-hearted nature, Joe was the life of the party and the favorite uncle to many.
 
Deeply generous, Jose was known for his unwavering compassion, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. His diligent work ethic persisted until his illness ultimately prohibited him from his usual activities, a testament to his tireless dedication.    

Jose's unconditional love for his family and friends remained unwavering, consistently prioritizing the well-being of those he held dear.

“See you in the funny papers - Joe Jackson.”

He is preceded in death by his parents, Abdon and Nicolasa Rodriguez, his wife, Felipa Rodriguez, his sisters, Carmen Abad and Elisea Martinez and his daughter-in-law, Janice Rodriguez.  
 
He is survived by his beloved daughters Terri Rodriguez and Santos Martinez and Vicky Huerta and husband Michael, his sons, Joe Rey Rodriguez and Joel Rodriguez and wife Kirby, his brothers and sisters, Victor Rodriguez, Josephine Gonzales, Abdon Rodriguez, David Rodriguez, Oscar Rodriguez, Danny Rodriguez, and Harvey Rodriguez, his grandchildren, Roman Garza, Alexandria Garza, Adrian Rodriguez, Paris Rodriguez, Isabella Rodriguez, Trinity Huerta and Abreigh Rodriguez, his great grandchildren, Noah, Anjelik, Ethan, and Julian Garza.